Amazing museum that encompasses cultural history of Oregon, impact of climate change on Oregon, how…read moreplate tectonics formed the state of Oregon... The current exhibit on the history of Chinese immigrants in Oregon is absolutely amazing. Exhibits are relatable, easy to understand and make a connection to for ages late elementary and older. Spent almost two hours here; well worth the $7 general admission fee

Coming from Washington, D.C., I'm used to big, world class museums with free admission. This museum…read moreis small and cost $6, but it's worth a visit nonetheless. The museum itself is on one level that wraps around, but the exhibits tell a unique story. A few notable stops is the world's oldest shoes on display. The exhibit about the Chinese immigrant community is an important stop. There's a gift shop in the front and clean restrooms. Staff are very helpful and passionate.

Very small but diverse collection. One of the galleries was closed, so even smaller…read more Only $5 admission

First- check out their website for free days. It's only $5 but that's a barrier for some & they…read morehave monthly first Friday as well as other days free. Second. This museum is excellent -& I admit, I've been misrepresenting it. Pre Covid I went to a show and was deeply underwhelmed.This past weekend while visiting, I ran into an acquaintance and we both commented "did they change something? Wasn't this kind of a meh experience before?" Maybe they got the bigger Schnitzer collection out? New curators? I don't know what happened but it was GREAT. New works are top notch Japanese & Korean collections are small but stellar Contemporary & modern North American artists very broad and high quality choices. Single user bathroom on the second floor also a big winner as is the elevator and the tiny but compelling gift shop. Kudos all around (Wish the cute cafe would open back up. Fingers still crossed)

When you visit it, the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House comes alive with history. Here, you'll get…read moresome good insights into some strong women's lives. Tip: The stairs are steep so be aware; they're not recommended for small children or people with mobility issues. When you ascend to the attic, you'll find an impressive replica of the house, and also a nice collection of war memorabilia (Swords, flags, photos, medical instruments, etc.). We very much enjoyed learning more about the history of Eugene; the docents were both friendly and knowledgeable. The furnishings and architecture are from a different time and the tour was informative.

Read a review from 3 years ago and it said it was only $6 to get in and guess what? It's still only…read more$6 to get in! The docent was a very kind and friendly lady who knew the most about Aida but knew something about all of them. I appreciate her honesty when we asked a wished didn't know she would tell us she was not sure but would offer a maybe because... or probably because.... She pointed out what pieces of furniture were original to the home and explained how the rest were donated. So much history! She said the last lady who owned the home was raised in the Campbell House Inn which is actually where we stayed! I didn't take a bunch of photos as I was enjoying the moment and listening to the docent tell us the history of the home. Also many other people have posted great photos here already so no point in being redundant. The docent said it is decorated for Christmas during the holidays and recommended to visit it if I'm the area during that time. The theme was weddings do when we visited as the docent explained that someone had donated a tremendous amount of wedding gowns to the museum.

Fun time for families! There are crafts, interactive activities, and more! Anytime I mention A!CM…read moreto anyone who has gone the also say how much their kids love going there.

It's huuuge! Tou could spend all day and still not see and play with every feature. Only complaint…read moreis the bathroom. It does have child seats (super helpful) but it is difficult to get to from several of the areas so your little might not make it. They always had 2 people walking around and cleaning things. Most amazing, I must have dropped my kids sweater and only noticed when it was time to go. I thought I'd have to spend 10-15 minutes going through the whole place looking for it but there it was on the coat rack, placed there by a staffer who came across it.

Overall a good one time experience for a younger crowd under 9, lots geared towards younger 3-5…read moreyear olds. Pro's: Sesame Street Themed Planetarium show (25 minutes perfect for toddlers) Lots of hands on interactive exhibits to keep little hands busy Extensive parking and friendly staff If you are military affiliated they are affiliated with the Blue Star Museums program during the summer, offering military families free admission.

Best place to bring a 3-9 year old on a Thursday afternoon! Much more mellow and academic…read moreenvironment than the other children's museum at VRC.

When you walk in and go to the right corner, there's a tiny section over there about the Native…read moreAmericans who lived here before Westerners committed biopiracy and genocide. The first of about 10 informational photos says that the museum is trying to be more inclusive and aware of its history, but has all the photos of the Native Americans up a staircase you cant even access. And, it looks like most, if not all, of the photos were taken without this person's consent. It's very obvious that this section did not take any direction from a Native person, or do any research into considerations to be taken. How about mention of community efforts to reconstruct the Kalapuya dictionary? How about teaching about the agriculture they did here before colonization? How about teaching about Lane County's roles in the atrocities of residential schools? How about not putting the ONLY photos and mention of native people up in a corner you can't even access? How about showing examples of traditional dances done by Kalapuya and neighboring tribes? So f*ckin, daft, y'all. Do better. I understand that its a small museum, but you could at LEAST make the stairs available to view what you do have, even though its almost comical how obvious it is that these did not want their picture taken, or didn't know, like the blind woman standing outside her house- probably not knowing who tf was there or why. The Race for Change exhibit is phenomenal and takes up a very decent amount of space, that was awesome. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of one is because of the effort put into the Race for Change exhibit, and the fiery and undeniable acknowledgments of KKK presence here in Eugene- which NEEDS to be taught about if our community wants to be a safe space.

I love pretty much anything to do with Oregon history, so my review maybe somewhat biased…read more.. Currently there is a hippie movement exhibit that is very well done but I believe it takes away from other important historical events. The pioneer section of the museum is definitely my favorite part. They have a number of horse-drawn wagons from various time periods. If you're in the area and want to know a little about Lane County stop by, or if you live here and don't know enough come check it out. Also it would definitely be a good place to take kids to teach them local history.

Got married here on 9/7/25. The venue was beautiful and comes with minor decorations/lighting, a…read morecrew to help on the day and a parking attendant. It was outdoors and near great hiking for those interested and very reasonably priced at $3,500 Fridays and Sundays and $4,500 Saturdays. You get the venue from 11 AM - 10 PM and 1 hour rehearsal that you can schedule. I knew it was outdoors and came with that risk but I do wish we were warned about all the bees as there were so many making it hard to eat. Otherwise the whole crew were amazing and made our day feel so special.

Went to the mushroom festival and loved every minute. Great job using full size busses as shuttles!…read moreI think this is my third event here and I love how they run things. Parking is great and the space is top notch. Their events always attract a great crowd. The surrounding trails make for a lovely escape from the masses when you need a break and it's incredibly pleasant to wander in all the different pockets of fun that can be set up around the main hall. On non event days it's one of my favorite nearish parks year round. Bird watching early or evening strolls, shady summer walks or a solid hike up the hill, it's never boring. They've got nature events all year round and easily accessable interpretive trails for fun and education. Go check it out if you want to see what appreciating the land looks like.

Not much to see in this Museum…read more I really appreciate that there is an organization devoted to preserving Springfield's beginnings, though. Unfortunately, I can't help but compare this museum to Brownsville, (population under 2,000) and wonder why there's so little to tell in Springfield (population over 60,000). The building is great, I must say, (but has no handicapped access) and the floor space is limited, so maybe that's one reason. There were random cases here and there with objects in them, a dressmakers dummy with a Victorian style dress, a few household items and a temporary exhibit with nice quilts displayed here and there. Upstairs there is a ridiculous Simpsons display area. I'm glad Matt Groening finally admitted that this is the Springfield he was thinking of when he created the television show, but find the fiberglass display quite garish and un-historical. I just didn't get any hint of why Springfield is here, other than the photo showing the location of the spring (The spring that gave the name to Springfield) is (under an apartment building on B street). I was thinking about the wood industries here, Dorris Ranch, the large population of Latinos, the proximity to Eugene and how the people there refer to Springfield down their noses ("Springtucky") and what has been done to create an identity that speaks directly to the actual current population besides one photo of a local native tribe? What about the ferry that used to link Springfield with Eugene? I realize the whole "Simpsons" connection is to draw in visitors, and I suppose this has been successful to some degree, but I did find this pretty empty of local history. This makes me sad, as the volunteers who run the place are well-meaning and nice.

as far as research and knowledge the Springfield museum is a must. if you are interested in…read moreSpringfield's history. if you ask a question they will help you I was on a hunt for old photographs and they were incredibly helpful and resourceful.